About Us

Purpose

READ distributes new and gently used books to local schools and community organizations throughout Contra Costa County. READ works directly with governmental agencies such as WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) nutrition program, Head Start, and the public libraries. In addition to providing books READ also does one-on-one sessions with parents to explain the benefits of reading and to encourage their participation in the reading process.

Board of Directors:

Deborah Polk, President
Retired, Contra Costa County

Steven Bibby, Treasurer
Director, Customer Success

Christina Reich, Secretary
Division Manager for Contra Costa County Employment and Human Services Department

Balbina Bernal, Board Member
Self Employed

Josette Brennan, Board Member
Speech Language Pathologist

Sandy Burnett, Board Member
Retired

Caren Lucich, Board Member
Retired Elementary Teacher, Mount Diablo Unified School District

Amy Mockoski, Board Member
Youth Services Librarian Specialist for Contra Costa County Library

Libby Page, Board Member
Retired

Fran Treas, Board Member
Retired